Aleksandr Bocchino
About Aleksandr Bocchino
Aleksandr Bocchino is a Product Development Assistant at Adjmi Apparel Group, where he has worked since 2021. He specializes in tracking the product development process and collaborating with sales to prioritize development based on order placements.
Work at Adjmi Apparel Group
Aleksandr Bocchino has been employed as a Product Development Assistant at Adjmi Apparel Group since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for updating and building new Work In Progress (WIP) charts for upcoming seasons, which helps track all aspects of the product development process. His position requires collaboration with the sales team to prioritize product development based on order placements. Additionally, he maintains daily communication with overseas mills to ensure timely fabric approvals, contributing to the overall efficiency of the product development cycle.
Previous Experience in Fashion Industry
Before joining Adjmi Apparel Group, Aleksandr Bocchino gained experience in the fashion industry through various roles. He worked at Theory as Sales Support from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to sales operations. In 2021, he served as a Product Development Intern at Cinq à Sept for four months, further enhancing his skills in product development. Prior to these roles, he volunteered at Coach in 2018 and worked at ZARA USA as a Cashier and Sales Associate in 2019, where he engaged with customers and supported retail operations.
Education and Expertise
Aleksandr Bocchino studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where he earned an Associate's degree in Fashion Business Management from 2017 to 2019. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in fashion industry practices, business strategies, and product development processes. His academic training complements his practical experience in various roles within the fashion sector.
Product Development Skills
In his current role, Aleksandr Bocchino demonstrates strong organizational skills by maintaining a fabric library with over 1000 items, which enhances efficiency in the product development process. His ability to regularly update WIP charts and collaborate with sales teams reflects his commitment to optimizing product development workflows. His communication with overseas mills ensures that fabric approvals are timely, which is crucial for meeting production deadlines.